A49 underbridge, view east, 12 January 1995
A49 underbridge, view east (see all photos of the same view)
The A49 bridge is beginning to take shape. Beyond, a site compound has been established near the future M6 interchange, where bridge foundations are being built.
Date
12 January 1995
(see all photos from this date)
Direction of view
East
Structures visible
Structure 4/4a/4c (M6 interchange bridges)
Structure 5 (A49 underbridge)
Roads visible
A49 Wigan Road
M6 motorway
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